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Three hospitals in Rhode Island have been honored with the 2025 Outstanding Patient Experience Awards from Healthgrades, ranking them among the top 15% of U.S. hospitals. This recognition emphasizes their dedication to patient care, with a total of 377 hospitals nationwide receiving the award and displaying a strong commitment to quality healthcare. Additionally, Rhode Island has improved its overall safety rankings in healthcare, highlighting the state’s advancements in hospital performance and patient experiences.
Rhode Island Hospitals Gain National Recognition for Patient Care
Three hospitals in Rhode Island have been recognized for their outstanding patient experiences, earning accolades from Healthgrades as part of the 2025 Outstanding Patient Experience Awards. This prestigious recognition places these hospitals among the top 15% of hospitals in the United States, reflecting their commitment to providing exceptional care to their patients.
According to Healthgrades, a service that assists individuals in finding doctors and hospitals, a total of 377 hospitals from 44 states received the award this year. Among the awardees, 66 hospitals achieved both the Outstanding Patient Experience Award and the Patient Safety Excellence Award. Moreover, ten hospitals earned tri-fold recognition, receiving awards for Outstanding Patient Experience, Patient Safety Excellence, and America’s Best Hospitals for the year 2025. Notably, Texas led the way with four hospitals receiving all three distinctions, alongside recipients from states including Arizona, California, Illinois, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
The awards aim to help patients feel assured and confident about the quality of care they will receive in hospitals. Dr. Debra Gradick, a senior physician consultant at Healthgrades, stated that the quality of hospitals and patient experience play crucial roles when patients select care facilities. The evaluation for these awards was based on ten essential patient measures derived from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems patient survey data. Key focus areas for the assessment included the likelihood of patients recommending a hospital to family or friends.
Additional Achievements in Rhode Island Healthcare
Rhode Island has established itself as a leader in hospital safety, ranking second in the nation according to Leapfrog, a nonprofit organization that rates hospital safety. Over half of the hospitals in Rhode Island received an “A” grade from Leapfrog, indicating a notable improvement from previous years when the state ranked between 13th and 16th. Hospitals such as Miriam and Newport have consistently performed at a high level, receiving A grades for five consecutive grading rounds. However, it is important to note that the Women & Infants Hospital was not included in Leapfrog’s assessments.
In contrast, Kent Hospital received a C grade and is currently focusing on improvements following its previous A grade. Similarly, Our Lady of Fatima and Roger Williams Medical Center have been graded C for over five grading rounds. The Leapfrog grading process is conducted biannually, assessing numerous metrics related to patient care and safety, with Rhode Island hospitals ranking seventh nationwide in terms of safety metrics.
Recognition in Global Rankings
In addition to their national awards, Newport Hospital has been recognized in Newsweek’s 2025 World’s Best Hospitals list, securing the No. 333 spot, while Rhode Island Hospital ranked at No. 351. These rankings are derived from feedback from around 85,000 medical professionals and various performance indicators, further highlighting the high standards of patient care present within the state’s healthcare facilities.
Challenges and Criticisms in Hospital Grading
Despite the achievements highlighted in various awards, some hospitals have faced challenges in their performance. For instance, Our Lady of Fatima and Roger Williams Medical Center were reported to have excluded Leapfrog’s survey results, potentially impacting their hospital performance and grading. Additionally, a study in the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst raised concerns about Leapfrog’s grading methodologies, pointing out issues with adaptation and responsiveness to feedback. The Leapfrog grading system utilizes data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and seeks to enhance hospital quality overall.
As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, recognition of outstanding patient experience and safety remains crucial for guiding patients in their choices and fostering a healthcare environment that prioritizes quality care in Rhode Island and beyond.
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